Surrounded by old trees in the middle of a large park with a specially laid out pond, the Waldenburghaus is in an idyllic setting. The castle built in water was formerly known as 'Hooghuys Merols'. It was erected in the 16th century. For 115 years it was in the possession of the Waldenburg family. André von Waldenburg, captain in a Spanish cavalry regiment, converted the house into a castle with an axiality on seven axes and thus gave it a 18th century look. The de Hodiamont family enhanced the property to make it one of the most magnificent castles in the region. They created a garden and planted it opulently, including a large number of fruit trees and vines. In December 1975 the Waldenburghaus, then in possession of consul Adolff, was severely damaged by fire. The upper floor burnt out almost entirely. However, it was rebuilt in the 18th-century style by the family Knauf. Being so well preserved, the Waldenburghaus is an important testimonial to a farmstead which reflected the needs of its noble landowners for representation. The estate is privately owned.
